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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters 33 - 45.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What women does Usbek compare in letter 36?
(a) Docile women and free thinkers.
(b) Young and old.
(c) Beautiful and ugly.
(d) Persian and Parisian.

2. What does Usbek order the black eunuch to do?
(a) Turn Pharan into a eunuch.
(b) Buy a new eunuch.
(c) Kill a slave.
(d) Not touch Pharan until his return.

3. For the common man, what are the consequences of having too many rules and regulations in religion according to Usbek?
(a) He doesn't care about the rules.
(b) He follows them like a machine.
(c) He makes his own rules.
(d) He doesn't know what pleases God.

4. What are Usbek's feelings about his decision to leave?
(a) He is ill at ease.
(b) He didn't think about the consequences.
(c) He changed his mind.
(d) He is confident.

5. What does the old man chosen to be the leader of the society described in letters 10 to 14 tell his people?
(a) That they should change the way they farm.
(b) That choosing him was a good idea.
(c) That choosing a leader will be their downfall.
(d) That they should take the fight to their neighbors.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is discussed about the society from letters 11 to 14?

2. According to letter 33, what parallel does Usbek make?

3. Who is trying to steal Zephis's slave?

4. What activities can Usbek's wives do in his absence?

5. According to Pharan, what would be the result of turning him into a eunuch?

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